100000 Watch RA AF Show Its Skills Canberra Display
More than 104000 people watched from Fairbairn RAAP Base and other vintage points as Canberra hosted a major three year air display. The show featured Mirages and Macchi jets, a three aircraft dogfight, and demonstrations by Neptune, Hercules, Caria, and Winjee. Many aircraft were older models, with limited replacements planned, highlighting aging inventory despite strong public reaction.
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Fairbairn Raap
Air Poorce Prose Mvat
Canberra
Manor Trusti
Haya
Father Seamy
Inter
Raap Guard
Climeat Uy
RAAF
Weston Creek Model Aircraft Club
Neptune
Oro
Hercules
Caria
Uni
Nera
Wirlay
PITT
New Zealand
CTS
Australia
CTA
Fairbairn
Hawker lands Indonesian boat contract
Hawker Siddeley Australia Pty Ltd of Sydney awarded a government contract for light patrol boats for the Indonesian armed forces. The vessels, similar in design to Filipino patrol craft, will be used for countering insurgency and coastal security. Minister for Defence Barnard announced the 10-boat project expected to be unarmed with hardened points for future weapon fit.
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Hawker Siddeley
Australia” Pty Ltd
Sydney
Mr Barnard
Indonesia
Apo
Government Colour TV plan seen as unsatisfying
A leaked Cabinet scan of the Government Colour Television plan shows it may fail to satisfy both manufacturers and buyers. It endorses mixed import rules for colour receivers above and below 20 inches, signaling a market shift while preserving some restrictions. The report notes possible price and duty changes, with further action to be discussed by Bowen, the Minister, and key trade committees.
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Ind Dustries
Assistance Commission
Texlay
Ate
ASA
Fur Lou Televison
Bowen
Opntaeyresteaitts
Solous Television Revere
Dlaur
Military rule in Cambodia confirms power shift in Phnom Penh
The Cambodian capital Phnom Penh comes under military control for three months after evacuating acting president Khoy. Prime Minister Borel announced the move as US closes its embassy on Hhnom Penh. The chaotic hours include evacuations of Americans and varied aides amid insurgent activity and regional tensions.
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Phnom Penh
Mr Khoy
Cambodia
Borel
Thailand
United States
Hhnom Penham
Unclear text regarding airlift preparations and government spokesman
The readable fragments indicate preparations for a second airlift by Vietnamese authorities or allied forces. A spokesman mentions the event, with references to timing around midweek and ongoing clearance or measures. Names, dates, and precise actions are too garbled to extract reliably.
Return to Vietnam debated by Australian opposition
A Sydney dispatch reports on an Australian opposition delegation visiting Vietnam and endorsing a policy to resume relations, while urging the Paris talks to secure civilian facilities, medical aid, and evacuation of Vietnamese refugees. The group includes deputy leaders and spokespeople urging practical, humanitarian steps.
TWU Meeting On Canberra Bus Strike Today
The Transport Workers Union plans a meeting today to decide action on the bus strike that paused Canberra services for two weeks. Government officials indicated the dispute involves wage demands and job protections, with no immediate resolution.
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TWU
Transport Workers Union
Canberra
Hume Highway work approved for first half year
Transport Minister Mr Jones announced national highway program funding for first half of the year. Main Hume Highway work from the Cross Roads at Liverpool toward Mittagong includes a four-lane divided carriageway, with stages extending to Crookwell and upgrades near Albury and Condabri. The plan includes major bridge work over the Mummumbidges River at Condagir, expected by 1977, and continued maintenance and expansion under federal and NSW allocations.
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Hume Highway
Jones
Sydney
Suburn
Wes
Liverpool
Mittagong
Mituawong
Sikaan
Nuit Ciauthuen
Crookwell
Joe Me Jones
Nationalready
Nsw
Janey
Gouleburn
Albury
Mumumbidges River
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Somme
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LAA
Austpliam
Michael Porter
Dernaway
Ammentvar
TS Pacific
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Whimer
Aly Hanes Tole
Prince Siluinnm
Peking
Sihanouk
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Ayer
Phnom Pooh Bastion
Agate
Tnitina
Ynane
Koy
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Bhuy
Ue Loe Batite
Vatican
US Sealift
Ammer Rouge
Wikely
Opal
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Jae
Sihaumnuk
Besal
Bain
Harry Camhodia
Eavy Heal
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Parachie
Paris
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Nulwaush
Vince
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Mince
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Saxl
Vietnam
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Ty Soh Viet ‘Nam
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Pally
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Chile
Inari
Giveerment
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William
Fan Cramsian
Pew
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Porras
Qantas
Ivan Sviloey
Lohans
Canberra Vvstration
Athe
Mate Chetten
Buck
Tex Nsw
Campbelltown
Buck Page
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ACT Soverer
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Pan Lune
Mushwins Syatem
Ayait
Belweom
Newcastle
Westin
Tomes
Douglas Hifi
Sony World of Sound
Sony Zodiac Systems
Virgo
St. Fyshwick
Leak Sonab Akai
THE
Canberra Times
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Peseta Cantal Press
Austra Pty Limes
Pysnwitk
Pui Shkreite
Peuern Gamal Brose
Aste Bry Limited
Ana Ion Eawtes & Sane
Macros PO Boe
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Sadoge
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